Taylorcraft B Safety Record
Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 292 events recorded from 1982 to 2025.
| Date | Location | Reg# | Severity | Damage | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 16, 2003 | West Jordan, UT | N43591 | Incident | substantial |
the dual student's failure to maintain aircraft control and the flight instructor's inadequate supervision of the student. A contributing factor was t…the dual student's failure to maintain aircraft control and the flight instructor's inadequate supervision of the student. A contributing factor was the unfavorable wind gust. |
| Nov 17, 2002 | Albion, MI | N5066M | Minor | substantial |
A failure by the pilot to maintain sufficient airspeed while maneuvering. Contributing factors were the resulting stall/spin, the relatively low alti…A failure by the pilot to maintain sufficient airspeed while maneuvering. Contributing factors were the resulting stall/spin, the relatively low altitude and the soft terrain encountered. |
| May 27, 2002 | Roxbury, NY | N36322 | Incident | substantial | The airplane encountering an unanticipated downdraft that exceeded the climb performance of the airplane. |
| May 16, 2002 | Gaston, OR | N43085 | Minor | substantial |
The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from object(s) while executing a forced landing following a total loss of power for undetermined cause(s). …The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from object(s) while executing a forced landing following a total loss of power for undetermined cause(s). Contributing factors where the pole impacted during the emergency landing and the pilot's diverted attention. |
| Apr 02, 2002 | Crescent City, FL | N43615 | Incident | substantial |
Tfhe failure of the pilot to maintain directional control of the aircraft during takeoff roll, resulting in an excursion off the left side of the runw…Tfhe failure of the pilot to maintain directional control of the aircraft during takeoff roll, resulting in an excursion off the left side of the runway and collision with an adjacent hangar. |
| Nov 09, 2001 | Copperopolis, CA | N43382 | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's misjudgment of speed and altitude on final approach to landing, which resulted in a low approach and impact with a fence at the runway thr…The pilot's misjudgment of speed and altitude on final approach to landing, which resulted in a low approach and impact with a fence at the runway threshold. The impact lead to a subsequent loss of control and nose over. |
| Oct 20, 2001 | Farmville, VA | N43529 | Incident | substantial |
The CFI's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff. A factor in the accident was the CFI's decision to conduct the flight from the …The CFI's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff. A factor in the accident was the CFI's decision to conduct the flight from the airplane's right seat, which was not equipped with brakes. |
| Sep 02, 2001 | Winston, OR | N95223 | Minor | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a fence during the initial takeoff. A fence was a factor. |
| Jul 27, 2001 | Wall, SD | N39971 | Incident | substantial |
The student pilot failed to maintain a proper glidepath, failed to obtain proper climb rate, and executed the go-around improperly. Additional factor…The student pilot failed to maintain a proper glidepath, failed to obtain proper climb rate, and executed the go-around improperly. Additional factors included the pilot's lack of experience, the crop, and the soft, wet ground. |
| Jun 15, 2001 | SEWARD, AK | N95274 | Incident | substantial | The pilot's inadequate compensation for crosswind conditions during taxi from landing. A factor in the accident was a crosswind. |
| Apr 16, 2001 | TALKEETNA, AK | N43143 | Incident | substantial |
The instructor pilot's lack of adequate supervision of the training flight, and subsequent loss of directional control during the landing roll out. F…The instructor pilot's lack of adequate supervision of the training flight, and subsequent loss of directional control during the landing roll out. Factors on the accident were the lack of brake pedals installed on the right pilot position of the airplane, and the student pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane. |
| Oct 28, 2000 | JUNEAU, AK | N96920 | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's failure to refuel the airplane, and his inadequate preflight planning/preparation. A factor associated with the accident was the pilot's …The pilot's failure to refuel the airplane, and his inadequate preflight planning/preparation. A factor associated with the accident was the pilot's selection of an unsuitable landing area. |
| Jul 18, 2000 | DECATUR, MI | N5080M | Minor | substantial |
the left main landing gear brake was locked during landing. A factor associated with the accident was the uneven terrain on which the landing was mad…the left main landing gear brake was locked during landing. A factor associated with the accident was the uneven terrain on which the landing was made. |
| Jun 11, 2000 | NINILCHIK, AK | N95250 | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the take-off run. Factors associated with the accident were rough/uneven, soft terrain. |
| May 26, 2000 | NENANA, AK | N43863 | Incident | substantial | The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions during landing. A factor in this accident was the tailwind. |
| Apr 07, 2000 | DAMERON, MD | N43459 | Incident | substantial | The failure of the float landing gear system due to non-standard repairs, improper modifications, and corrosion. |
| Oct 09, 1999 | FREDERICKSBURG, PA | N44111 | Incident | minor | Was the inadequate visual lookout by the pilot of the Stearman. |
| Aug 14, 1999 | ANCHORAGE, AK | N96921 | Incident | substantial | The pilot's inadequate preflight planning/preparation, and improper starting procedure. |
| Jul 13, 1999 | AITKIN, MN | N96884 | Incident | substantial |
the right spring in the tailwheel assembly's separation. Factors were the fatigue in the landing gear, the maintenance personnel not identifying the …the right spring in the tailwheel assembly's separation. Factors were the fatigue in the landing gear, the maintenance personnel not identifying the fatigue during the annual inspection, and the right main gear's separation. |
| Jun 24, 1999 | NORTH POLE, AK | N95064 | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's inadvertent ground loop during a high speed taxi. A factor associated with the accident is the pilot's decision to taxi the airplane at a…The pilot's inadvertent ground loop during a high speed taxi. A factor associated with the accident is the pilot's decision to taxi the airplane at an excessive taxi speed. |
| Jun 17, 1999 | CORINNA, ME | N36205 | Incident | substantial | The pilot-in-command's failure to maintain adequate airspeed which resulted in an inadvertent stall. |
| Jun 13, 1999 | CANTWELL, AK | N43373 | Incident | substantial | A loss of engine power for an undetermined reason. |
| May 22, 1999 | ROSE BUD, AR | N95754 | Fatal (1) | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain minimum required airspeed for flight, which resulted in an inadvertent stall. |
| May 09, 1999 | NEWTON, IA | N96876 | Fatal (1) | substantial | the failure of the pilot to maintain flying speed resulting in a stall and spin into the ground. |
| Feb 02, 1999 | DAINGERFIELD, TX | N44174 | Minor | substantial | An undetermined airframe malfunction which rendered the aircraft uncontrollable. |